Heff2 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2024 2 hours ago, Stmflies said: 2/0 deer hair popper Very nice, you have the specs on the eyes? They really complete it well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2024 Bunch of "Hares Ears" type flies from alpaca roving and different things for tails, wing, beards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2024 Chantry Hook - Wet fly Thread - Black Tip - Gold tinsel Body - Peacock herl Hackle - Black Wing - Dark slate Trout - Ray Bergman *Similar to a Leadwing Coachman I thought i'd try tying. My shoulder is about 75% but still cant lift my arm to shoulder height Xrays were negative for fracture or broken bones. tylenol eases the pain - somewhat doctor told me what i did to my shoulder but it was all latin to me 😁😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heff2 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2024 31 minutes ago, flytire said: Chantry Nice tie! Glad to see the pain hasn’t impacted your tying. Hope you’re healed up soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2024 Shoulder injury or not...still the fine fly I expect from you Norm. Interesting pattern. 👍👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2024 5 hours ago, flytire said: Chantry Hook - Wet fly Thread - Black Tip - Gold tinsel Body - Peacock herl Hackle - Black Wing - Dark slate Trout - Ray Bergman *Similar to a Leadwing Coachman I thought i'd try tying. My shoulder is about 75% but still cant lift my arm to shoulder height Xrays were negative for fracture or broken bones. tylenol eases the pain - somewhat doctor told me what i did to my shoulder but it was all latin to me 😁😁 Can't keep a good man down! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2024 20 and 22. Pt barb tail, dubbing, midge hackle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2024 Harvey's Favorite Hooks - MUSR70, TMC3769, or DIA 1550, sizes 10-14 Thread - Black Tail - Black hackle barbs Body - Dubbed with black muskrat fur Hackle - Black tied on as a collar and tied back and down Wings - Mottled brown turkey-quill quill sections tied on edge over the body Professor George Harvey of State College, Pennsylvania, originated this pattern. Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2024 Professor Harvey was a super guy and highly regarded...particularly by those of us from Pennsylvania. You've done this pattern proud Norm. Well done with a true fish catcher for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2024 Iron Blue Dun Hooks - MUSR70, TMC3769, or DIA1550, sizes 10-16 Thread - Black Tail - Furnace hen hackle barbs Butt - Red floss Body - Dubbed with muskrat fur Hackle - Furnace hen hackle tied on as a collar and tied back and down Wings - Natural gray duck quill sections tied on edge over the body Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2024 Westman's Delight Hooks - MUSR70, TMC3769, or DIA 1550, sizes 10-14 Thread - Black Tip - Bright green floss Tail - Golden pheasant tippet barbs Body - Dubbed with muskrat fur Hackle - Black tied palmer-style over the body Wings - Mottled brown turkey-quill sections tied on edge over the body Howard Westman of Ann Arbor, Michigan, originated this pattern in 1942. Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Westman's Delight Hooks - MUSR70, TMC3769, or DIA 1550, sizes 10-14 Thread - Black Tip - Bright green floss Tail - Golden pheasant tippet barbs Body - Dubbed with muskrat fur Hackle - Black tied palmer-style over the body Wings - Mottled brown turkey-quill sections tied on edge over the body Howard Westman of Ann Arbor, Michigan, originated this pattern in 1942. Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2024 Guinea Hen Hook - Wet fly Thread - Black Tag - Gold tinsel Tail - Crimson quill sections Ribbing - Gold tinsel Body - Crimson fur or wool Hackle - Light claret Wing - Guinea Fowl wing quill Trout - Ray Bergman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2024 size 18 parachutes. feather barb tail, different dubbings on size 18. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2024 4 hours ago, flytire said: Guinea Hen Hook - Wet fly Thread - Black Tag - Gold tinsel Tail - Crimson quill sections Ribbing - Gold tinsel Body - Crimson fur or wool Hackle - Light claret Wing - Guinea Fowl wing quill Trout - Ray Bergman Guinea fowl can be a pain in the butt...but ya done good here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
